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A/N: Damn writer's block. Well, even though it took forever, here's the next chapter. I hope you all enjoy it.

Rei curled up as the blankets were pulled of the bed, exposing his body to the chill air of the room. One sleep blurred eye fixed on the figure at the foot of the bed. "What was that for?" Bryan shrugged and sat on the edge of the bed, hand resting on the neko-jin's ankle. "We have fifteen minutes until Kai and Tala get here." Rei got to his feet and stretched, muscle moving smoothly under skin. "I'll be out in ten."

Rei pulled his hair back in a low tail before pulling his black hooded sweatshirt. He slipped his shoes on and grabbed his wallet and keys off of the bedside table, pocketing them. Sitting on the small table in the living room was a glass of hot tea and a warm croissant. "Thanks Bry." Bryan came out of the kitchen, a mug of hot chocolate in hand.

"Hot chocolate?" Bryan shrugged and sat down next to the neko-jin. "I formed a strange attachment to it after the Abbey collapsed." Rei smiled and took a sip of his tea. "I think it's cute." The Russian got to his feet, kissing his lover on the forehead. "You would. Now get it together."

Bryan pocketed his keys and picked up their bags. "Come on Rei. You can sleep on the plane." Rei slowly got up, golden eyes hooded with fatigue. He stepped in front of his lover, stretching up until he was at eye level. "Promise?" Bryan nodded and Rei placed a kiss on the Russian's nose eyes lighting up. "That's good. I plan on using you as a pillow."

A pale eyebrow arched. "You are?" Rei nodded and took his bag. "Yep. Come on. Kai and Tala are here." Sure enough a black limousine was pulled in front of the house, trunk open. They tossed their bags in and slid in. "Nice choice Kai. Take the limo."

*****

Rei leaned back, letting out a sigh as the hot water surrounded him. The ten minute shower that morning had not been nearly enough. He languidly waved one hand in front of the jet, trying to fight off sleep that was trying to drag him under. There was a soft knocking at the door. "Rei, are you planning on getting out anytime soon?" The neko-jin folded his arms on the edge of the tub, smirking as the bathroom door opened.

Bryan blinked several times, trying to see through the steam that filled the bathroom. "You know, they do have a steam room." Rei watched with half closed eyes as Bryan crossed to the tub and knelt down, gently brushing back several raven strands. "I know but it smells nasty in there, and with my sense of smell." He wrinkled his nose is disgust before smirking, eyes running up and down his lover's body. "I promise I won't look."

The Russian stripped his shirt off. "I fail to see how that's a relevant in our relationship any longer." Rei stretched and placed a gentle kiss on his lover's lips. "You know, your hair kind of curls in humidity." Bryan got to his feet and made his way to the shower, turning on the water full blast. "I know. And knowing you, you think it's cute." The raven haired man didn't answer, instead dunking his head under the water. He came up just in time to see Bryan slip into the shower. Something dark on his lover's back caught his eye and he got out of the tub, intent on finding out what marred the pale skin.

Bryan didn't move as he felt his lover slip in behind him. He shivered as warm fingers ghosted over his skin. "And why haven't I seen this before?" The Russian shrugged. "Because you never looked." Rei trailed his fingers along the edge of the wing, mesmerized by the intricate details of the falcon. The magnificent bird was standing, wings flared, taking in the world with fierce eyes. Bryan turned around with a soapy washcloth in one hand, moonlight eyes glowing with passion. "Come on Rei, time for a bath."

*****

Enrique and Oliver greeted Bryan and Rei at the door to the reception hall. Mistrusting slate and purple eyes focused on the Russian and Bryan could feel it. He leaned down, lips nearly brushing against Rei's ear. "I'll be with Tala." He straightened up and moved past the two Europeans, well aware of their eyes following him. Rei shivered as Bryan moved away. After the brick had been thrown through his window, he had never been more then ten feet from Bryan. Golden eyes swept the room and Rei relaxed, seeing that he was surrounded by friends.

Kai was talking to Michael, Robert and Johnny. Emily, Steven, and Eddy were sitting at one of the tables, talking animatedly. Ian and Spencer were talking to Ian and Tala. Ian had grown over the years, though he was still the shortest of the Russians. Tyson and Max would be arriving the next day, as would the White Tigers. Kenny, due to his busy schedule wouldn't be able to come, but he had called Rei and talked to him for several hours.

Oliver latched onto his arm, dragging him away from the door. "How have things been Rei? It's been what, four years since we last talked." The neko- jin shrugged, gently pulling his arm from the Frenchman's grip. "Not much. Business has been doing fine, nothing extraordinary has happened, all in all, very boring." He didn't think that anyone besides Kai, Tala, and Bryan needed to know about his stalker. He didn't want the others worrying.

Robert nodded in greeting to the neko-jin before turning disapproving garnet eyes on the Scot next to him. Johnny had a glass of scotch in his hand, and Rei could tell by the slightly glazed look in his amethyst eyes that showed that the glass in his hand wasn't the redhead's first.

Johnny's eyes lit up as he caught sight of Rei. "Hi Rei! Long time no see!" The Scot took a step forward, kissing Rei on the cheek, paying no attention to the other three people that stood with them. Mahogany met gold and Kai smirked before shrugging, leaving Rei with no doubt that his friend wasn't going to help him. Rei stepped back, golden eyes sweeping over the room.

Bryan was in deep conversation with Tala, Ian, and Spencer, for which Rei was glad. Bryan would have no problems dealing with Johnny when he was sober, let alone drunk. Johnny sniffed slightly, trying to fake hurt eyes. "What's wrong Rei? Didn't miss me?" The neko-jin smiled slightly, trying not to move as the Scot moved closer, draping an arm over his shoulder.

Tala nudged Bryan, nodding his head towards the middle of the room. Moonlight eyes narrowed and the he made to move, able to see Rei's discomfort from where he sat. Tala placed a restraining hand on his arm. "Kai's there. Don't worry about it." The other two Russians noticed the exchange and followed their teammate's gaze, smirks growing.

Ian leaned back in his chair, red eyes filled with good humor. "I never thought that you would like cats Bryan." The lavender haired Russian never took his eyes off of his lover. "Ian, if you know what's good for you, you'll shut the hell up." The shorter Russian got up. "Come on Spencer. Bryan woke up on the wrong side of the bed."

Kai sat down in Spencer's vacated seat, head falling back. "Johnny's lucky that Rei's relatively calm. Although Rei has seemed a little jumpy lately." Bryan didn't take his eyes off of Rei. "You would be too Kai." He watched as Johnny ran a hand down Rei's arm, smiling at the neko-jin. Bryan tried to ignore the scene, knowing that Rei could take care of himself, but his eyes kept drifting back to it.

Rei ducked behind Robert, trying to avoid Johnny amorous advances. Oliver was proving of no help. The green haired Frenchman was watching Rei and Johnny, giggling helplessly. Robert smiled, garnet eyes showing slight amusement. "Robert would you do something? He's your teammate!" The German skillfully kept Johnny from reaching behind him. "What would you have me do Rei?"

The neko-jin shrugged. "Knock him out, throw him in the pool. Just get him away from me!" Robert plucked the glass from his friend's hand, handing it to Oliver. "The only thing I can suggest Rei, is go back to your lover. Even drunk, Johnny is not so stupid to go near Bryan." Golden eyes widened. "How did you know?" The German just smiled. "He's been watching you. I wish you the best of luck in your life with him my friend."

Rei made his way to the table where Kai, Tala and Bryan sat, feeling unexplainably tired after his encounter with the Scot. He scanned the room and finding no eyes on him, placed a gentle kiss on Bryan's temple. He took the glass Tala handed him and sat down. "Are you okay?" Bryan nodded. The table was silent for several minutes before Rei spoke up again.

"Did it hurt?" A single lavender eyebrow rose, seemingly questioning his lover's sanity. Rei reached over, touching his lover's back where the falcon rested. "That was random Rei. No, people raised in the Abbey have an unusually high tolerance for pain." The two Russians shrugged, knowing what Bryan was talking about. IT was a conversation that had come up many times between the five Russians. Tala's eyes lit up and he smiled slyly. "So Rei, what's it like being attacked by a drunk Scot?"

*****

The recessed lighting in their room was turned down low, lending a slightly mysterious, romantic feeling to the air. The door shut with a soft click and Rei looked over his shoulder at his lover, golden eyes hazed with sleep and passion. Rei slowly took his shirt off, soft light lending a slight glow to the tan skin that was revealed inch by inch. Bryan crossed to his lover, fingers dragging lightly down the neko-jin's sides, lips curling into a half smile at the moan that slipped from Rei. He leaned down and caught Rei's lips in a gentle kiss, tongue parting his lover's soft lips.

Rei's arms wrapped around Bryan's neck, drawing him closer. Their bodies fit together perfectly, but Rei pushed closer, needing to feel the Russian's warmth. Bryan's hand snaked between them, lightly caressing Rei's stomach. They broke apart, the neko-jin's head falling to rest on his lover's chest. Rei yawned, eyelids slowly drooping. The lavender haired man slowly pushed Rei away, smile soft. "Get in bed before you fall over."

Rei slowly finished undressing and slipped into the bed, teeth chattering at the touch of the cold sheets against his warm skin. Bryan turned off the lights before stripping, and slipped into the bed, smiling as he felt Rei curl up against him in an effort to drive away the chill from the sheets. With in seconds Rei's breathing was deep and even, a sure sign he was asleep.

Bryan gently kissed Rei's forehead and the tip of Rei's ear, drawing his lover closer. "I love you."

*****

Li, Mariah, Gary and Kevin all got out of the taxi, stretching muscles that were cramped from prolonged sitting. They gathered their luggage and made their way into the hotel. "I think I'm going to go see Rei." Li glanced at the clock on the wall. "Mariah, it's seven in the morning, I'm sure Rei's still asleep. You can wait until later." The pink haired neko- jin stuck her tongue out. "You can't make me. And it's me, so he won't care." She smiled sweetly at the man behind the desk. "Could I please have a key for Rei Kon's room." The young man smiled, and quickly searched the computer. He handed her a key. "Room 450." She smiled again. "Thanks. Take my stuff to my room for me will you." She made her way to the elevator, ignoring the murmured remark from Kevin.

Mariah slipped the key into the lock and carefully opened the door, wanting to surprise Rei. She closed the door, glad for her ability to see in the darkness. She drew a sharp gasp in at the sight of bed. A pale tattooed back was visible, the blankets revealing more skin then would be considered appropriate in many places. She smiled wryly. "Naughty Rei, not telling me that you had a lover."

Her footsteps were muffled by the thick carpeting of the luxurious suite as she made her way to the foot of the bed. Tears welled in golden eyes and she bit her lip, suppressing a sob. Rei was curled up contently against Bryan, tan skin complementing the Russian's pale skin perfectly. One of Bryan's arms was looped possessively around Rei's waist, his head resting on Rei's, lavender hair mixing with ebony.

She fled the room, letting the tears flow freely. She had long since gotten over Rei, but the shock of seeing him in bed with the person that had tried to kill him had shocked her to no end. She brushed past Li, who looked shocked at her state. Li pushed open the door that she had failed to close. "Mariah, what's wrong?" Instead of answering, she shoved the key to Rei's room into his hand. He closed the door, the sounds of her sobbing quickly dieing away.

Li made his way to Rei's room, and instead of just going in, he knocked on the door. Seconds later it was opened by a rather disheveled looking Bryan. Moonlight and citrine met and Bryan stepped out of the way, allowing Li in. The neko-jin watched as the Russian made his way over to the bed, gently shaking Rei and whispering something in his ear. The lavender haired man grabbed his bag and went into the bathroom, allowing the two neko-jin their privacy.

Rei pulled Bryan's sweater and a pair of sweatpants on. "Hi Li!" The shorter neko-jin looked up at his friend, eyes serious. Rei's smile died at the grave look his friend gave him. "What?" Li started pacing. "The least you could have done was tell the others! Mariah came to see you and found you with him." A tan finger pointed at the bathroom door, where both neko- jin could easily hear the running water.

The taller neko-jin brushed some of his hair back. "Li, I really wish that you would understand. I know you don't trust him but I do." He met his friend's eyes. "With my life." Li ran a hand through his hair, growing frustrated with his stubbornness. "I know you do Rei. Just promise me that you'll be careful. He was taught to ignore emotions. I don't want you to get hurt." Rei smiled wanly. "I promise Li." The shorter neko-jin nodded and disappeared from the room.

The moment Bryan came out of the bathroom, Rei attached himself to his lover, face buried in the Russian's sweater. Bryan wrapped his arms around his lover, chin resting on the neko-jin's head, hands rubbing his back in comforting circles. "Rei, what's wrong?" Rei mumbled something, the words lost in the thick fabric of the sweater." What?" Rei pulled back slightly and looked up at his lover, golden eyes slightly worried. "I said I love you."

Bryan placed a kiss on Rei's forehead, nose and along his cheek to the neko- jin's ear, nibbling on the lobe. "Love you too." Rei smiled, truly content for the first time in three years. Bryan gently pried himself out of Rei's grip. "Go take a shower. We need to get out of here and get some fresh air."

*****

Rei took his shoes off, falling back on the bed. "That's the most walking I've done in a long time." He sat up suddenly as something was dropped on his face. Looking down he saw his swim trunks on his lap. He looked up at his lover. "I didn't think I had packed these." Bryan smirked. "You didn't. I did."

Rei sank into the hot tub, letting out a sigh of relief as the hot water closed around his body. He leaned against Bryan, smiling as he felt an arm wrap around his waist. Scent had been added to the water, masking much of the chlorine smell that would have had Rei sneezing. He shifted, trying not to move as Bryan's fingers brushed over his stomach, tracing random patterns. Bryan's head was resting on the edge of the tub, moonlight eyes closed, his breathing deep.

The neko-jin moved closer. "Is there something you want Bry?" The Russian shrugged, his lips curling into a smirk. Rei moved into his lover's lap, facing him. He trailed a finger along Bryan's jaw and chin, thumb brushing over his lover's lips. Rei replaced his thumb with his lips, gently applying pressure in an effort to get Bryan to play. The Russian let Rei in, tongue twisting with the neko-jin's.

Bryan let Rei be dominant. Rei's hands wandered all over his lover's body, tracing all the lines, claiming every dip as his own. He placed a kiss on the corner of Bryan's mouth, trailing soft kisses along his lover's jaw line and down his neck, to the juncture where Bryan's shoulder and neck met.

He licked at the soft skin for several seconds before sucking, leaving behind a red mark. Bryan drew Rei closer, their chests touching. Bryan's hand slid between them, sliding under the waist band of Rei's swim trunks, fingers stroking the taut, heated flesh. Rei moaned deep in his throat , head falling back. The Russian left feather light kisses along the his lover's collarbone and up his neck.

The sound of someone clearing their throat and of something dropping to the floor broke them apart. Rei looked up quickly before his head fell to rest on Bryan's shoulder. Tyson was staring at them in shock, his cell phone on the floor at his feet. Max was shaking his head, the expression on his face a mix of shock and happiness.

Rei lifted his head, waiting for his friends to yell at him. Max bent down and picked Tyson's phone up, pocketing it. "Hi Rei." The neko-jin smiled, feeling more confident as Bryan's arms tightened around him. "Hi Max, Tyson."